CNIGA Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Article, Summer 2026
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This spring, CNIGA is actively engaged in a wide array of issues and activities. These include two high-stakes issues confronting the tribal government gaming industry, [...]
You Don’t Leave Your Life at the Door
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For decades, leaders have repeated the same message: “Leave your problems at the door.” It sounds professional. Disciplined. Responsible. But the reality is, people do [...]
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5 Things Every Casino Marketer Needs to Know About the Future of Search Marketing
Sponsored Content by Pixel and Plume A NOTE BEFORE WE BEGIN A Shifting Landscape and Why It Matters Now Not long ago, if someone wanted [...]
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Lean Before AI: Why Tribal Operators Should Fix Processes Before Automating Them
Everybody in gaming is talking about AI right now. Every conference, every webinar, every LinkedIn post seems to promise that artificial intelligence is about to [...]
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Reassess Your Routines Before They Reassess You
Rhythm carries us. Structures and routines support us. Once a behavior is repeated enough times, it becomes easier to perform without conscious thought. It’s great [...]
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Why Isn’t Congress Protecting Tribal Sovereignty and State Gambling Laws?
Calling sports betting a “prediction market” does not change what it is — it’s gambling. Over decades, Washington state has built a carefully regulated gaming [...]
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Your Best Ideas Are Across the Street: Shop Your Competition and Improve Your Business
It’s true: knowing what your competition is doing is a great tool for improving your business. I’m not just talking about visiting their website or [...]
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TG&H On the Road: Graton Resort & Casino
A look inside Graton Resort and Casino’s expansion — from a 40-acre farm and rooftop dining destination to a new vision for gaming, hospitality, and [...]
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Protecting Retail Operations in Gaming Resorts: Risk Assessment Checklist for a Retail Security Plan
Gaming resorts are complex environments with risks that extend far beyond the casino floor. While the casino often receives the greatest attention from security and [...]
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It’s Almost Here: Join OIGA in OKC July 20-22
The tribal gaming industry is full of innovation, technology, entertainment, and some of the best people anywhere. As we prepare to welcome you to Oklahoma [...]
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Get to the Top of Search Results with Google Events Integration
Sponsored Content by Etix Whether attracting new players or retaining club members, shows at your casino serve as a critical pipeline to your guests, and [...]
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Preparing Without Panicking: How Casino Resorts Can Navigate Rising Costs
There is a familiar cycle within the hospitality industry: costs rise, markets fluctuate, consumer confidence shifts. Yet the resorts that consistently perform well are rarely [...]
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Introduction to the Summer 2026 Issue
Dai sla. Hello, and welcome to the Summer 2026 edition of Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine. My name is Brady Scott, and I’m the chair [...]
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Indigenous Tourism is Sovereignty in Action: How Native Nations Utilize Heritage to Drive Economic Growth
In the world of Indigenous hospitality, a powerful truth has emerged: Indigenous tourism is a living expression of sovereignty. Native nations and communities are no [...]
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From One Operator to Another: Why a Small Casino Bet Big on Poker
In highly competitive regional gaming markets, standing out isn’t easy — especially for smaller properties competing against larger casinos with more amenities. But at Running [...]
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If Love is the Bread of Life, Is Money the Honey?
NEWS FLASH! Money is not what motivates us! Period, exclamation point, end of story! Don’t believe me? Well, you better, because it’s been proven true [...]
